Ormath

Demographics

Kobolds, Orcs, Humans, Gnolls, goblins

Government

This is the mostly strictly ruled city in the empire. Ruled by the beholder, Ilum guards are constantly patrolling the city but they seen to change almost weekly. If there is any sort of organization it is almost an unsaid truth that Ilum has a hand in micromanaging everything.

Defences

Coming in and Out of Ormath, you will meet various gnoll or goblin guards guarding the strategically placed walls.

Infrastructure

This subterranean city now lies underneath the once proud city state of Ormath. Built with large bridges spanning between various large cliffs and multiple subterranean levels. It eventually leads to the underdark.

Guilds and Factions

Coven of the Eyeless Silver-Shields Shadows of Ormath

History

Following Lord Quwen's unfortunate end in the wetwoods at the hands of the Lizardfolk in 1374 DR. The City of Ormath started falling apart from the inside. Weak leadership allowed the then Assassin's Guild of Ormath blackmail and control nearly everyone with Ilum running the scenes in the back. Underneath the city, the beholder started to build a city of his own. When the time came, in the early 1420s DR. Domestic terrorism of the city above soon brought the city to ruin with the beholder subjugating those who left to late. 
Ilum would become the open lord of Ormath by 1430 DR and would start to extend his influence to Assam in the North. Bringing with him various creatures of the underdark. The near impenetrable fortress soon became a pain in the neck for the Republic of Turmish. In 1498 DR, Ilim would join the Coalition of the Tor at the behest of Djedfre who promised him power and subjugation of the humans. The city of Assam would grow and become a major military base city for the empire in the years to come. One issue would occur when a coven of humans known as Coven of the Eyeless made an attack on Ilum who was persecuting them eventually holding the beholder hostage. This resulted in an uneasy piece where the Coven gained control of the 1st layer of Ormath.

Tourism

The 1st Layer

This highest layer contains an entrance from the overworld through the rubble. This area is perhaps the most human of the city. Run by a Coven known as the Coven of the Eyeless- Devotees of Talona.

The Cauldron Cat

This local inn and tavern is a dark and mysterious place. Served by the living dead, the cauldron cat is full of unique opportunities playing with the stereotypical view of witchcraft. This is the only inn in the entire city.

Mysteries of the Deep

A store dedicated to forgotten knowledge, this houses secrets of the underdark and the creatures that live there. However, it has been said that some who leave this place never return the same

The Motionless Graveyard

Next to the Temple of Kelemvor, this graveyard is barred off. At certain times of the year, people swear they see ghostly lights from within. However, none dare enter for those who come back suffer terrible curses lasting their entire lives. Secrely this is the safehaven of the coven.

Temple of Kelemvor

The one original center of worship that transitioned to the new reality of Ormath. This temple is a structure that towers over the buildings around it as a large spire. Inside doomguides are trained and blessings are given.

The 2nd Layer

Dedicated to the gnolls and orcs this layer is less set up buildings and more like buildings that tend to be rebuilt from time to time.

Mines of Ormath

Believed to be touched by the abyss which it eventually leads to. Various metals and gems can be found in here. However, so can ravenous gnolls who will eat anyone who comes to close

Deepest Desires

A general store of sorts run by an a strong and long lived orc. It is said to have just about everything. It carries all sort of cultural items and just about anything you could need. However, there is a distinct lack of religious idols. It is secretly run by a succubus named Mezilith

Gnomes like Homes

A gnoll run establishment by one of the few literate gnolls in Ormath. This hut is for those with a delicate taste specifically for those craving gnome in their meals. 

School of Wizardry

The specialized school of the empire dedicated to the theory and understanding of the weave. Built directly over an abyss believed to potentially head to the Abyss itself. Various magic can be seen on the various bridges. It is a very safe guard place that none are allowed into. The obsidian school has strong supports but it also supported by various crystals that radiate a dark red light keeping the school afloat. These crystals are touched by the abyss and provide power and heightened magic. This school is believed to be safe from the Beholder, however those inside know he has his clutches around the school too.

The Tower of the Silver-Shield

This inverted tower hands below the cliff in which its built into. A group of gnoll and orcs who are known for their silver shields and spears and for being skilled devil and vampire hunters. Many believe there is an idol to Yeenoghu inside but none have ever been allowed to the lower levels. Historically they took these weapons from the Silver-Lances who resided above before Ilim took over.

The Third Layer

The third layer is compromised of only gnolls and goblins and kobolds. This is believed to be because they are easily manipulated a large portion of travelers never make it here.

The Lair

An unknown and closed over labyrinth of sorts. The beholder Ilim resides here ruling the city through his various agents. 

The Fourth Layer

The fourth layer is a layer dedicated to the military to guard from the threats of the underdark. Only soldiers of the empire or those with clearance are allowed here. Housing is provided in the various caverned buildings. Often times echoes from the training can be heard at various times throughout the day.

Founding Date

Early 1300 DR

Type

City

Population

4000

Location under

Western Heartlands

Owner/Ruler

Ilum

Owning Organization

Turlagh Empire